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Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Flight & Hiking Tour from Scottsdale

Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Flight & Hiking Tour from Scottsdale

Private helicopter flight from Scottsdale with a custom Grand Canyon South Rim hiking tour.

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Tour Overview

Fly private from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon South Rim, then hike below the rim with a guide who meets you planeside.

Duration 6 to 8 Hours Private air charter plus guided hike
Skill Level Moderate Ages 8+; 1 to 3 hours hiking below the rim
Schedule & Season
Year-round
Daily: 7 AM departure

Private Air Charter

Fly your group exclusively from Scottsdale to the South Rim, with low-level views of the Sonoran Desert, Verde Valley, and Mogollon Rim.

Guided Below the Rim

A medically certified guide meets you planeside and leads a customized 1- to 3-hour hike on historic canyon trails.

Lunch & Ground Support

Private ground transport past park gates, a gourmet picnic lunch, water, and trail snacks are included on the ground.

The Experience

Your helicopter lifts off from Scottsdale Airpark and runs north over the Sonoran Desert, the red rocks of the Verde Valley, and the pine forests of the Mogollon Rim before setting down at the Grand Canyon South Rim airport. A hiking guide meets you planeside and drives you into the national park, where the day is built around your group: a descent on a historic trail into the canyon, or a shorter hike linked with the rim's biggest viewpoints. Either way you spend the day below and along the rim with a guide setting the pace and explaining what you're looking at, then fly back to Scottsdale.

Pricing & Group Rates

  • Private Charter (1 to 2 Guests) $11,529
  • Private Charter (3 to 4 Guests) $11,739
  • Private Charter (5 Guests) $11,949
  • Booking note: rates are per group and include the required pilot and aircraft stand-by fee of $780 ($195 per hour for 4 hours) while you are on the ground. Passenger names and weights are required for flight manifest. Guide and pilot gratuities are not included.
  • Private & Large Groups: Contact us for groups over 5 and custom flight arrangements.

Essential Tour FAQs

Where does the tour depart? ▼

All flights depart from the Scottsdale Airpark private executive terminal, with the exact check-in time and meeting instructions provided after booking. Ground transportation to and from Scottsdale Airport is not included, so plan your own transfer. Bring a photo ID for the flight manifest.

How much hiking is involved? ▼

Expect 1 to 3 hours of hiking below the rim on steep, uneven, rocky trails, with up to 4 hours of total ground time in the park. The guide customizes the route and can pair a shorter hike with rim viewpoints. Guests must be able to step into and out of the aircraft and vehicles unaided. The tour is for ages 8 and up.

What if the weather is bad? ▼

Flights operate strictly weather permitting. Wind or poor visibility can delay, reroute, or reschedule the flight, and 360 Adventures makes that call with safety first. Inner-canyon heat is a factor from May through September, and the guide adjusts the hike and pace accordingly.

What should I wear and bring? ▼

Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes with good tread, moisture-wicking layers, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Bring a camera, personal medications, and a small daypack for essentials. A gourmet picnic lunch, bottled spring water, electrolyte drinks, and trail snacks are provided on the ground.

What is this tour's cancellation and rescheduling policy? ▼

This tour uses a 6-day window. Send cancellations or changes in writing through our contact form; replies to your confirmation email cannot be processed. More than 6 days out, you receive a full refund minus card processing fees; inside 6 days or a no-show, the booking is charged in full. If 360 Adventures cancels for severe conditions, you receive a 100% refund including fees.

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